Habilitiation Programs

When our daughter, Michaela, was born in an Illinois hospital severely premature almost 23 years ago, the doctors gave her no chance for survival. But, God had different plans for our only child. Michaela was fortunate to spend 17 years enrolled in the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired...

BAC brings people together to make an even bigger impact on the success of people with disabilities. The Habilitation program is one way BAC supports those individuals who need to learn daily life skills and develop other personal achievements. The Habilitation (HAB) department’s 1:5 Group hosted parents and guardians...

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International) recently granted Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) another three-year accreditation, the highest offered. CARF International recognizes health service organizations around the world for meeting certain standards of excellence. Regarding BAC, surveyors from California and Connecticut spent three days in December 2014...

Six Adult Day Training (ADT) clients from Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) recently got a firsthand look at just what it takes to run a zoo during a behind-the-scenes tour given by Zoo Human Resources Director, Jackie Fisher. On Friday, April 26, Fisher discussed the various jobs that keep the Zoo...

“Other things may change us, but we start and end with family.” Anthony Brandt, Author At age 10, Heather H. was known as a fun-loving and spirited child who adored her friends, family and the Girl Scouts. Then, overnight, Heather’s world changed forever. Due to a health crisis no...

Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) clients and associates recently received much deserved praise for their accomplishments on the job. First, NASA’s Safety department held a special celebration last week to recognize Kennedy Space Center (KSC) associates for achieving over 200,000 hours with ZERO safety issues. Each team member was given a special...

Did you know that for as little as $13.75 you can help a BAC client receive services? Not every person with a disability receives Medicaid waivers. Therefore, if they want to receive our services they are forced to pay out-of-pocket. By Sponsoring A Client, you can relieve this debt and help more adults with...